Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

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   SCAM ALERT: Tijuana Coordinators BILL YANEZ or STACY ECKEL

   By Alex Brecher, October 15, 2022
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   • Alex Brecher
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   A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me!

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   By SuninVirgo, April 28, 2015
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   Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC

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   By Kindle, August 18, 2013
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   Dr. Jalil Illan with Baja Bariatrics and Omar Acosta - A Warning

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   By *susan*, July 13, 2014
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   BariatricPal is no longer affiliated or recommending Dr. Mario Almanza

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   By Alex Brecher, April 17, 2015   

   • Almanza
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   • GBLady41
   • October 10, 2017
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   The good, the bad & the ugly... Mexico Bariatric Center, Dr. Kelly, MI Hospital

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   By westcoastlady, June 20, 2013
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   • gibson_girl
   • August 29, 2013
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   My poor experience with A Lighter Me

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   By dawndenise, April 13, 2013
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   • zoey1176
   • July 18, 2013
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   anyone have info on Dr Guillermo Alvarez in Piedras Negras?

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   By cajun, August 2, 2009
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   • Thundergrrl
   • March 17, 2015
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   Gastric Sleeve Surgery Date Set.....low Bmi

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   By Texasgirl73, December 23, 2011
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   • Oakleygirl
   • July 17, 2013
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    Who Are The Best Gastric Sleeve Surgeons In Mexico ? Decisions Decisions!

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    By Hoping2BSleeved, July 20, 2012
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    • gibson_girl
    • April 28, 2013
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    Doctor Lopez Shut Down For Illegally Operating?

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    By AustinJackson, May 17, 2015
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    • Cody's mom
    • May 22, 2015
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    Beware! woman traveling to TJ

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    By blindsided, June 27, 2013
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    • jamie5711
    • July 7, 2013
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    Dr. Alejandro Lopez

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    By ZoobDude, June 11, 2012   

    • Switched from Almanza
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    • Jesser
    • September 21, 2012
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    Dr. Alvarez

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    By IMSKINNY, May 30, 2012
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    • buckeye_girl40
    • October 5, 2013
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    Anyone use Dr Carlos Altamirano Cano in TJ?

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    By TerraJo, February 4, 2017
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    • LIB67
    • January 23, 2018
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    Sleeve: The UNTOLD Story

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    By NotTelling2013, March 3, 2013
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    • bigred57
    • August 20, 2013
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    How much was you self-pay ?

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    By NiecyBelle12, October 3, 2014
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    • shelly420
    • December 27, 2017
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    Dr. Ariel Ortiz NOT in Newsweek Magazine

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    By cerenatee, April 29, 2013   

    • newsweek
    • ariel ortiz
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    • nolagirl
    • December 21, 2013
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    The Truth about Weight Loss Agents...

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    By anonymousfact, June 7, 2015   

    • Doctor
    • Almanza
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      Tagged with:

      • Doctor
      • Almanza
      • WLA
      • Weight loss agents
      • Mexico
      • Tijuana
      • Gastric sleeve
      • 4499
      • Hotel Real Del Rio
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    • SLSH
    • July 22, 2019
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    Is. Dr. Aceves really THAT great?

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    By Roudoudou, April 21, 2011
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    • Suzannesh
    • February 12, 2013
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    HSA can cover part of VSG!?!

    By RellaBelle, June 30, 2014
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    • allycatt98
    • July 30, 2014
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    Dr. Luis Cervantes

    By tameemartini, April 20, 2017
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    • Sandy Fairley
    • May 24, 2019
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    I lied.

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    By blindsided, June 29, 2013
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    • Alex Brecher
    • July 7, 2013
24. 

    Self Payer in Florida

    By purpleapple, April 28, 2016
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    • FloraBama Girl
    • August 16, 2016
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    BariatricPal is no longer affiliated or recommending Dr. Carlos Altamirano Cano and Guadalajara Hospital

    By Alex Brecher, March 20, 2016
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    • VSGAnn2014
    • March 20, 2016
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    Mexico Octosleevers! Add Your Name, Date And Surgeon!

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    By zenoosh, September 25, 2012   

    • mexico
    • october
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      • mexico
      • october
      • dr garcia
      • Tijuana
      • self pay
    • 308 replies
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    • weezer
    • March 15, 2013
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    Dr. Aceves Gastric Sleeve Surgery Information

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    By Malaika, October 19, 2009
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    • Gastric sleeve over 50
    • March 2, 2013
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    Citerra Financing- whoa!

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    By shizwiz, November 4, 2014
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    • shizwiz
    • November 25, 2014
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    Dr. Lopez Corvala in Tijuana

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    By kinipela24, March 2, 2017
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    • blancardz1
    • July 8, 2020
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    February/March 2015 Self Payers in Mexico

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    By defibvt, January 31, 2015
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    • defibvt
    • April 13, 2015
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    Dr. Fernando Garcia

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    By Jarrod1997, November 2, 2012
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    • mimimcd
    • May 6, 2013
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    Long Term VSG Sleevers?

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    By nancytrevino, February 27, 2015   

    • gastric sleeve
    • tijuana
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      Tagged with:

      • gastric sleeve
      • tijuana
      • 2999
      • maytorena
      • tijuana
      • 2999 sleeves
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    • Tricebhasstyle
    • July 16, 2015
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    Mexico aslimmerme

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    By livie1000, February 2, 2017
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    • AK_Bookworm
    • April 3, 2017
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    Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela & Dr. Ismael Cabrera

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    By maleteacher, December 27, 2012   

    • Mexico Bariatric Center
    • Tijuana
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      • Mexico Bariatric Center
      • Tijuana
      • Mexico
      • Gastric Sleeve
      • Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela
      • Dr. Ismael Cabrera-Garcia
      • Mi Doctor hospital
      • hiatal hernia
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    • SexyBack517
    • May 5, 2013
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    April sleevers in mexico

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    By kledislynn's mommy, December 23, 2013
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    • AMCam
    • May 23, 2015
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    Sleeved In Mexicali! Warning: Really Long ;)

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    By starlet, February 23, 2012   

    • mexicali
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    • bgeb
    • December 21, 2012
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    Dr Garcia Tijuana Patient Stats?

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    By TAB2012, November 15, 2012
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    • AmandaRaeLeo
    • December 24, 2012
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    Who was your Mexico Surgeon?

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    By casenior, September 8, 2016
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    • laura071693
    • May 21, 2019
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    Beware of Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC)

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    By dsteimen, March 26, 2014
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    • Ready2enjoylife
    • July 19, 2017
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    Beliteweight And Dr Rodriguez

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    By Marquel, November 11, 2012
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    • MM
    • March 29, 2018
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    Best Plastic Surgeons in Mexico?

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    By Alex Brecher, April 28, 2015   

    • mexico
    • plastics
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      • plastics
      • plastic surgeon
    • 34 replies
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    • Alex Brecher
    • December 11, 2017
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    My Experience w/ Mi Doctor and Dra. Louisiana Valenzuela

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    By NotADumbBlonde, February 25, 2013
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    • OCSlim
    • August 21, 2014
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    Cost Of Vsg In Mexico

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    By AutumnPunkin, June 3, 2012
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    • cervantes95
    • June 12, 2012
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    Dr. Kelly No Longer Working With Alightme- Safety Concerns Or Simply Business Issues?

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    By sirensiren, January 23, 2012
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    • rducharme
    • May 2, 2013
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    March Sleevers in Tijuana!

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    By Sleeveless n Seattle, December 24, 2013
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    • yodasplash
    • August 18, 2014
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    Exploring Options for Sleeve to Bypass in Mexico

    By teedsg, August 26, 2022
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    • catwoman7
    • August 26, 2022
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    Limarp surgical center-dr. Pompa

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    By SLEEVE, March 7, 2010
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    • RaraAvis
    • May 11, 2016
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    If you went to mexico for your gastric sleeve surgery, who was your doctor and how much did it cost?

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    By BackToBeautiful, October 16, 2014
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    • samw
    • September 18, 2015
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    Does anything know about death in Mexico.

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    By tampa, August 22, 2013
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    • UNAWAYNE
    • September 7, 2013
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    Reviewing Mds In Mexico And Facilities

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    By skane10, May 20, 2012   

    • VSG
    • Surgeons
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      • Surgeons
      • Hospitals
      • MD Reviews
      • Dr. Garcia
      • Dr. Almanza
      • Dr. Lopez
    • 114 replies
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    • Gaiamist
    • March 2, 2013